Statement of significance:

Fine, simple timber picket fence complements Federation period house. Remnant garden layout of period c. 1910. Mature Cypress pine on north side, possibly from c.1935-45. Mixed border planting of untrimmed Privet, Hibiscus and two tropical palms (Kentia?) from c. 1970. Contributes fine balanced frame to composition, as seen from Old South Head Road. Garden in only fair condition. Assessment: Most impressive, individually designed Federation house. Features some fine timber detailing. Essentially intact and located on an attractive corner site. Prominent, remnant garden from Federation period. Local significance.

Date significance updated: 05 Feb 00

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Description

Construction years:

1890-1945

Physical description:

Impressive, early twentieth century house. Asymmetrical design. Two storeys with slate roof. Edichromatic face brick. Gabled front with verandah returning down one side. Return terminates at side gabled projection. Roof to return continuous with main roof. All timber verandah with slats and shingling to upstairs balustrade. Slatted valence below. Timberwork complemented by top-railed fence. Roughcast gables with brick vents. Very good white painted timber windows. Atrractively set next to a public reserve. Well planted garden area, with remnant period features. Known archaeological/landscape features: Fine, simple timber picket fence complements Federation period house. Remnant garden layout of period c. 1910. Mature Cypress pine on north side, possibly from c.1935-45.

Current use:

Dwelling house and garden

Former use:

Dwelling house and garden

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)

New South Wales theme

Local theme

4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities

Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.